ACETONE

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW Danger! Extremely flammable liquid and vapor. Vapors may cause flash fire or explosion. Static accumulator. May form an ignitable vapor/air mixture. Harmful if inhaled. Overexposure may cause nervous system effects. Harmful or fatal if swallowed. Pulmonary aspiration hazard. While ingesting or vomiting, may enter lungs and produce damage. Causes eye irritation. Causes respiratory tract irritation. May cause target organ or system damage to the following: respiratory system, nervous system, kidney, blood system, liver. Ratings Key: 0 = least, 1 = slight, 2 = moderate, 3 = high, 4 = extreme Health Fire Reactivity PPI NFPA 1 3 0 HMIS 1 3 0 X R00000119400, ACETONE 1 •

Potential health effects

PRE-EXISTING MEDICAL CONDITIONS AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE The following diseases or disorders may be aggravated by exposure to this product: skin, eye, lung (asthma- like conditions), INHALATION See Section 15 for additional information. High concentrations may lead to central nervous system effects (drowsiness, dizziness, nausea, headaches, paralysis and loss of consciousness and even death). High vapor concentrations are irritating to the eyes, nose, throat, and lungs. LC50 (mg/l): no data LC50 (mg/m3): rat 4 hrs 32000 LC50 (ppm): >16000 4h (Rat) SKIN Non-irritating to slightly irritating to the skin. Prolonged or repeated contact can result in defatting and drying of the skin which may result in skin irritation and dermatitis (rash). Acetone can facilitate the absorption of other materials through the skin. Draize Skin Score: no data Out of 8.0 LD50 (mg/kg): >7400 (Rat) EYES Contact with the eye may cause moderate to severe irritation. INGESTION See Section 15 for additional information. While ingesting or vomiting, may enter lungs and produce damage. May produce central nervous system effects. LD50 (g/kg): 5.8